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A small sampling of LinkedIn profiles found a correlation between the number of grammar errors people made and the number of promotions they had received, writes Brad Hoover, CEO of Grammarly. "[T]his data set clearly supports the hypothesis that good grammar is a predictor of professional success," he writes.

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A Michigan law barring public universities from considering race for admissions will be included as part of the Supreme Court's review of affirmative action in higher education, it was announced Monday. The Michigan case involves a 2006 state Constitutional amendment banning affirmative action in admissions. The Michigan case will be heard, along with a case involving a student seeking to overturn the use of race as part of admissions decisions at the University of Texas.

Many employers say they are more interested in what college students do outside of their classroom activities than their majors or grade-point averages, according to a survey released Monday by Marketplace and The Chronicle of Higher Education. In response to the growing preference, many colleges are developing programs to encourage students to take internships or co-ops, where they can study and work at the same time.

Nearly half of California's high-school seniors failed to complete their applications for federal and state aid, leaving millions of dollars of available financial aid essentially unused, according to a report by the nonprofit Education Trust-West. The report recommended increased communication between lawmakers and schools about the importance of applying for aid. "Too many California students never get the opportunity to attend college because their families believe they can't afford the tuition," the report's author, Orville Jackson, said.

Review your resume for errors and ensure it highlights your accomplishments, career coach Lisa Quast writes in this blog post. Make sure your skills match the jobs you apply for and be ready to explain gaps in your experience, she suggests. In addition, take time to conduct mock interviews to tackle tough questions and have questions ready to ask the hiring manager. "Before attempting any new or trendy job-seeking tactics, first ensure you have the basics covered," Quast advises.

A small sampling of LinkedIn profiles found a correlation between the number of grammar errors people had and the number of promotions they had received, writes Brad Hoover, CEO of Grammarly. "[T]his data set clearly supports the hypothesis that good grammar is a predictor of professional success," he writes.